Category Archives: Battle Creek News
Motorcyclist from Plainwell killed in Barry County crash
ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A motorcycle crash in Barry County took the life of a 31-year-old Plainwell man on Sunday night. The Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post report the crash...
Nov 25, 2024 Fatal crash graphic (Photo courtesy of Midwest Communications)
Kalamazoo residents injured in Sunday morning Branch County crash
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Three persons were injured Sunday morning in a crash on I-69 south of Dayburg Road after the driver of a vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. The Branch County Sheriff's...
Nov 25, 2024
MDOT says bridge repair projects along I-94 in Calhoun County are done
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - For drivers in Calhoun County, the long nightmare is over. The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the work to rebuild or repair 17 bridges along I-94 ...
Nov 22, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation
BC Police arrest elementary substitute teacher for solicitation with a student
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Battle Creek Police have arrested a 68-year-old Lakeview elementary school substitute teacher on solicitation charges following a nearly month-long investigation. Police...
Nov 21, 2024
Recount possible in Calhoun County state house race
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The race for the state House between incumbent Democrat Jim Haadsma and Republican challenger Steve Frisbie might get a recount. Frisbie won the election, but by just 6...
Nov 21, 2024 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Father arraigned, released on bond in the death of his three-year-old in hot car
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After a video arraignment Wednesday, 36-year-old Chad Martin of Athens has been released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond after being charged with leaving a child in...
Nov 20, 2024 Chris Potter / CC
Deer hunter helps State Police capture wanted fugitive in Calhoun County
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A deer hunter helped Michigan State Police capture a fugitive in Calhoun County on Friday during the opening day of firearm deer hunting season. State Police at Marsh...
Nov 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police
Crews scheduled to begin well drilling work at Bailey Park on Monday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Contractors for the City of Battle Creek are scheduled to begin well drilling at the northern end of Bailey Park on Monday. The work is part of the Verona Wellfield Well...
Nov 18, 2024 City of Battle Creek logo
Calhoun Clerk says unofficial results in close 44th State House race will stand
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds Kimberly Hinkley says the unofficial results in the 44th District State House race between Democratic incumbent Jim Haadsma ...
Nov 17, 2024
Driver arrested for drunk driving after crashing vehicle into Van Buren County home
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman has been arrested on drunk driving charges after crashing her vehicle into a home in Van Buren County's Lawrence Township. The Van Buren County Sheriff's O...
Nov 15, 2024 (courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office)
